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DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING 



TISSUE PAPER 



FLOWERS 



FANCY ARTICLES 



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PUHT.ISHED BY 

NORTHROP, THE ART DEALER, 

New Haven. Cqnn. 
Copyright, 1886. 



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DIRECTIONS 

FOE MAKING 

TISSUE-PAPER FLOWERS. 

( 'ertainly nothing conic I be more beautiful than are (witbin their own 
limits) tbese tissue-paper flowers, sb perfect are they; every graefe of form 
and fleeting beauty of color and tint so artfully caught and reproduced that 
nature's self seems to be almost outvied. Heretofore to speak of ''arti- 
ficial Mowers*' has seemed to suggest inevitably something of stiffness and 
formality in form and color and of harshness in material, but in these tis- 
sue-paper flowers there is to the casual "lance, and even to a closer inspec- 
tion, the grace, softness, and harmony of nature itself. 

Not so elegant, but quite as surprising and perhaps every bit as artistic. 
are the vegetables which some ingenious persons form from tissue paper. 
These are so close an imitation of nature that it is hard to believe, with- 
out touching them, that they are not real. 

Given so accommodating a material, there are innumerable articles for 
household use and Aiioiix.MEXT which naturally suggest themselves to 
persons of ingenious mind and dextrous fingers. In another place we 
give directions for making fans. Here the field is unlimited and there is 
no reason why every lady should not have fans of all shapes, colors, and 
sizes, to suit every costume and all possible occasions, and this at a triflimj; 
expense and with very little trouble— in fact, for the pleasure of making 
them. Toilet-sets, Shaving-tablets, Lamp-shades of great beauty and 
variety, Baskets, bunches of large flowers for ornamental purposes— the 
list might be extended indefinitely, but enough has been said to indicate 
the extent of the resources for occupation, enjoyment, and home adorn- 
ment offered by tins simple material. 

The cuts which accompany the text are sufficiently varied to suit all 
purposes— and in figure I we find one of the simplest and at the same time 
most effective flowers that can be made. The Daisy always looks well, 
whether in bundles or mixed with other flowers. Then, too, it is very 
easily made, and is therefore an excellent specimen to begin upon. It can 
be of any size, and when once the exact pattern has been taken, which 
can be done by simply tracing that given in the accompanying cuts, Fig. 
2 and Fig. 3, it can be varied, to suit the taste, taking the appearance of a 
fully opened flower, or— by simply pinchfng the cases together— of a 
bud. 

Dead white drawing-paper is best for Daisies and Lilies. 
We will send sample box of $1.00 worth of assorted materials for 50 
cents. See page 14. 

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Having decided upon the size of the flower, carefully follow the outlines 
of the leaves with the scissors, and to give the appearance of reality, 
press lightly in straight lines, either with $he scissor point or a pin, on each 
leaf, and then carefully gum the yellow heart in the centre, making it 
firmer hy running the wire of the stalk slightly into it, but not sufficiently 
so to raise an indentation. White Jasmine is another simple flower which 
can be easily made when the first difficulties of manipulating the paper 
are overcome. A beginner would do well after making a daisy from the 
directions given, to attempt a jasmine by copying it from nature, the 
same white and the same shade of green would look admirable. 




Fig. 1. Fig." 3. 

Another flower which is easily made, and therefore advisable for a be- 
ginner is the Tulip (Fig. 4). It. like the daisy, presents only one form of 
leaf, and an accurate copy of Fig. 5 is all that is needed. The greatest 
latitude is possible, too, in point of color, and the worker can adapt the 
shades and streaks to suit individual taste. To give it an appearance of 
reality one or more of the leaves could be slightly curled with the finger, 
and the flower can be opened or closed, as may be considered most desira- 
ble. 

Any one with nimble fingers who has succeeded in the easy task of 
making a Daisy or a Tulip will have no difficulty in copying the Poppy 
given in Fig. 0, for this, too, is very simple. The leaf presents no difficul- 
ties at all, and the petals are very easily constructed over tiny wads of 
wool, the little bud simply needs that the leaves should be smaller, and 
that it should fit firmly into the little green cup which is formed of cotton 
wool covered with paper. If the creases in the leaves of the bud are a lit- 
tle unequal, the effect is more natural. Fig. 7 is an exact copy of the 
Poppy leaf. 



From the Puppy to the dark red Rose in Fig. 8 transition is easy, for 
although there are many mure leaves, they are all of one form, and it is 
only necessary to cat them as in Fig. 9, making them of different sizes. 
The number of leaves must depend, of course, un the size of the Rose, and 
the first thing to do after cutting them out, is to make a firm ball of cotton 
wool for the centre and gum the smallest leaves securely un to it, then one 
by one gum the larger ones round this central foundation, keeping, of 
course, the larger ones fur the outside and leaving them at somewhat greater 
distances as the work proceeds. The bud is very easily made, the only dif- 
ference being that the centre wad is lung instead of round, and that hi 
working it the leaves should be pinched a little upwards and inwards. 

Or a much easier way is to cut the paper into 30-inch strips l' inches wide 
at one end, and I'.V at the other. Commencing 1 inch from narrow end cut 
I inch deep, gradually increasing the width to 1£ inches at the centre, from 
there 2 inches wide to the end. Then with the scis_ 
sins roll the corners outward. See Fig. !>. Wind 
abound the central foundation gumming as you wind. 
Vary the strip according to size of rose you wish to 
make. 

The Moss Ruse, in Fig. 10, is mure difficult, and re- 
quires inure skill in the making, although the leaf 
itself, as shown in Fig. 11, is perfectly simple. A lit- 
tle coaxing is needed in settling the leaves, and the 
delicate caress can only be given in accordance with 
individual taste and judgment. It would be lovely 
in pure white tissue paper, the outer moss cup of dark 
green, and the innermost heart of the bud in deli- 
cate pink. Here there is a great opportunity for the 
display of individual taste, for although every one 
Fig B. would say a rose is white or red, a delicate observer 

knows that those colors include shades and gradations of every variety. 
and in able hands the rose bud will become a marvel of delicate work, for 
the tissue papers that can be obtained are of every conceivable shade. 

The Violet again (Fig. 12), is a flower which, while owing so much to the 
taste of the hand that fashions it, is very simple ; the leaf form, as given 
in Fig. 13, is so perfectly clear, and it defends for effect entirely upon the 
treatment it receives. A little bunch of blue and white violets alternating 
would be very lovely, and indistinguishable from the most expensive gauze 
or crape if nicely made. Care would be needed in tilling up the centre- 
petal; make it hard and firm, so that the leaves may meet with a little re- 
sistance as they fall into position, and by pinching up the little calyx cup 
the flower will have the pretty drooping appearance of the natural violet. 

The Pink (Fig. 14), is again a little more elaborate; the leaf (Fig. If,). 
requires careful cutting, and a second form is necessary for the cup, as in 
Fig. 15, but the worker who has operated upon the simpler flowers will 
find no real difficulty in this. It is only necessary to remember two things: 
first, that accuracy in cutting is essential, and secondly, that the nearer the 
coloring approaches the natural tint the better. 



For the Fuchsia (Fig. 17), a little skill is needed in the formation of a 

orm calyx, it will be found useful to tighten the padding- of wool bj 

testing very hue cotton or silk round it, and then gumming two layers of 




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(Fi- 20) reouire Z,T V 7 ?' K Wl " le the leaVeS of the flowCT its elf 

Lde th; t i amnlv J ""t, ?"***> bUt !t iS S0 s "-essful when well 
maue that it amply repays the time expended on it. 




Fig. 13. 
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Fig. ll. 




Fig. 14. 



Fig. 5. 






Fig. -'. 
Fig. ir. 
Petunias (Fig. 21) are very simple. Here again every variety of color is 
permissible, and shaded petunias are especially beautiful. The little cup 
•(Fig. 22) is easily made, and the flower rises naturally from it. Xo pad- 
ding is required, it is only necessary to have the wire of the stalk form. 
and to arrange the leaves, as given in Fig. 2:!, carefully upon it. fulling them 
a little in the cup. 





Fig. i:i. 



Fig 24. 



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Buttercups (Fig. 24) are almost as simple to make as daisies. The leaf 
(Fig. 25) is easily cut, and the petals present the only difficulty, but this is 
readily overcome by using a little fluffed-out wool as a centre, it produces 




Fig. M. 



Fig. 21. 
at a short distance the effect of very fine petals, and is most happy in re- 
sult, 

Two flowers, which are very simple in actual construction, and yet diffi- 
cult to make, are the Scarlet Geranium and the Dahlia. But the only diffi- 




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■culty lies in the manipulation. In the Scarlet Geranium (Fig. 26) there is 
hut a very simple leaf form, as shown in Fig. 27, and a little skill is re- 
quired in fitting the leaves tastefully and naturally on to the stem. Espe- 
cially too, in fashioning the hud, care is required, and the buds of a gera- 
nium are as important as the flowers, but by cutting very small scarlet 
leaves, and fitting a green cup tightly round them, so as to leave only a 





Fig. 87. 



Fig. 36. 



scarlet tip. the prettiest effect will be produced. In the Dahlia, again (Fig. 
28). the leaf form (Fig. 20) is simplicity itself, but it is not such a very 
easy matter to make the whole flower natural and graceful. Here, again, 
the centre is difficult, and we would suggest the use of frayed-out wool, of 
rather dingy yellow color, which should first be very firmly fixed on the stalk 
wire, and then the many leaves, at least two dozen, should be gummed on 
in graduated sizes, each being a little curled by the finger as it is placed in 
position: towards the centre the leaves should be quite small, only about a. 
third of the size of the outer one. The size of the flower can he regulated 
by the number of leaves. 



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In the directions we have given we have dwelt very little upon the " set- 
ting " leaves of green, because although they can be admirably cut in paper, 
it is a very good plan to give the paper flower a setting of linen or crape 
leaves. This is especially true of flowers to be worn; very often after a 
bunch of linen or crape flowers is soiled and thrown away, the green leaves 
that accompanied them are fresh. Anyone who can make paper flower.-; 
well, can easily replace the soiled bunch in tissue paper, and by using the 
manufactured leaves as a setting, produce a result in which no one will 
trace the actual means employed. 

So far we have limited ourselves to the use of single flowers, or at most. 
of bunches, but now we come to a consideration of the many uses of 
wreaths or combinations; these are quite endless in their variety. We 





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need do no more than allude to the snceet pea pipe light* that are so popular, 
and which are wholly made of delicate tissue papers; while the number of 
fancy articles made out of them is legion. 

Since, of late years, the gas-light has been found too glaring for tired eyes, 
every household has numerous lamps, frequently very handsome in shape 
and design. And here, again, is shown the wonderful adaptability of tissue 
paper, with which are made lamp-shades of great beauty and of endless 
variety in color and pattern. In the warm glow of the lamplight the colors 
are at once brilliant and soft, and while giving a uratci'ul relief to the eyes. 
their shades till an important part in home decoration. One of the sim- 
plest, as it is one of the prettiest and most effective, patterns is shown in 
the accompanying cut, where a bouquet of flowers is placed upon one si<i: 
of the shade, relieving the monotony of its surface and giving an effeel of 
real elegance. Another favorite pattern is that, in which the shade is sur- 
rounded by a wreath of flowers, such as forget-me-nots, pansies, lilies, or 



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rosebuds, all very pretty and effective, and all easy to make with little 
\ rouble. 

Then, again, there is a still simpler method of making lamp-shades. 
which is earned to great perfection by German girls, who are renowned 
lor their skilful lingers. Taking a sheet of colored tissue paper, they de- 
sign upon it an elaborate landscape, or even a group of figures, and then 
with sharp scissors cut away all hut the outlines, so that when the lamp is 
lighted the effect produced is that of a pictured scene. 




The idea <>( a tissue-paper doll arose from the successful use of rids ma- 
terial ia costumes. Nothing prettier or more effective ran be imagined 
than a masquerade ball in which all the dresses were made of tissue papers. 
Phis has been tried more than once successfully, and it is now likely to be- 
ery fashionable. The effect of the tissue paper is so very light and 
fill, and the mos1 elaborate costumes can be, and have been, success- 
fully carried out in it, .Many years ago the first ball of this kind was 
given in New York City, and all the guests appeared in historic chara* 



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wearing notliing but costumes made of tissue paper, while last year the 
vsame original idea was tarried out in Boston. One ran imagine nothing 
more effective than such a revival to-day. A tissue-paper ball in which all 
the guests represented historical or dramatic characters would be more 
beautiful than any of the ••calico"' attempts have been, for the reason that 
the material is lighter and produces an infinitely greater variety of shades. 
Another recommendation would he the comparatively trifling expense, and 
in addition to this, there is scarcely a combination which cannot be pro- 
duced in the paper itself. Fringes, lace, trimmings of every kind can be 
made in it. and in this aesthetic age there is no material that will convey at 
the same time' the same idea of lightness, grace and beauty. In fact, it is 
very difficult to say what there is, in the way of fancy articles, that cannot 
he made in tissue paper. 

TiSSUE-PAPEB Dolls are a very great success; they can be either 
dressed only in tissue garments, or the entire body and even bead can be 
made of the same material, and clever lingers have cut out hair which 
defied detection. The pretty clothes that can be made of these colored 
papers are familiar to every one who looks into a fashion store, and a little 
neatness in the trimming, a little taste in the selection of colors will make 
a tissue-paper doll a marvel of prettiuess. 

Paranoia have been successfully fashioned of it which delight the hearts 
of children, bags for the Christinas-tree, reticules, bonbonnieres, mats — 
which reminds us that singularly graceful attempts have been carried out 
in this last-named direction. The latest novelty is the water-lily mat. in 
which the exact form of the beautiful flower is reproduced. This is easily 
made upon a foundation of the largest leaf, upon which the leaves in grad- 
uated sizes are placed, the lower ones being of dark green, and the centre 
of the palest yellow, while the intermediate ones are in graduated tints. 
The effect is wonderfully happy. Housekeepers are often brought face to 
face with prosaic difficulties. What to do with a tireless grate is one; and 
one which is readily overcome by the use of tissue paper. Grate hangings 
made entirely of strips of different colors, or of white tissue paper, which 
takes graceful forms in falling, are particularly effective, and when the 
skilled worker in paper adds a wreath of delicate flowers or of fern-leaves 
cut in the same material, it is impossible to exaggerate the pleasing effect 
produced; the whole room is lighted up by it. 

Nothing is more attractive in a room than a basket of flowers, and noth- 
ing is more easily made; the basket itself should be of dark-colored paper, 
and made without a foundation, simply in a wire ring, the material being 
placed in folds; the flowers themselves can then be laid on paper shavings, 
which will till out [and keep the basket in shape, and a handle of wire, 
covered with paper, will appear as a support to sweet peas or other climb- 
ing flowers, twined around it. A basket of paper flowers well made is 
worthy of a glass shade, and can scarcely be distinguished from wax. 
Only a skilful hand is needed. 

Very pretty Shaving-tablets can be made by taking two pieces of 
cardboard cut nearly square, covered on the outside with crinkled paper, 
lined with any contrasting color, filled with fancy-colored papers, which 



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can be pulled out for use as they are wanted, then filled again; a handle of 
pleat'ed paper fastened at the top with mucilage; form rows of fringe at 
the bottom, flowers on the outside. 

Mow to make Fans. — Handsome fans are made by covering Japanese 
fans all over with paper fringe; bows of ribbon or bunches of flowers 
placed on the centre. The back is covered with plain, stiff paper of the 
same shade Oh white, covered with tissue paper of the color of the fan, put 
together with mucilage. The fringe is made by cutting a sheet of paper 
lengthwise into four parts, pulled through the hands until it becomes 
finely creased; then cut the paper crosswise very fine. 

Roses, jioiipirx and other flowers, made much larger than nature, are much 
in demand tor decorating lace curtains, pillow-cases, backs of plush sofas 
and chairs, also easels, and are used in every available way. 

Baskets knit of brown tissue paper, lined with red and trimmed with red 
poppies on the side, make a pretty wall decoration. 

Cornucopias tilled with vegetables, also Panels trimmed with vegetables, 
are suitable for the dining-room. 

For making Toii.et-skts, consisting of cushion and mat, also two mats 
for bottles: Take a muslin cushion filled with bran; cover the top with 
crinkled paper, make a very full puff around the sides; make a mat three 
inches larger than the cushion, cover it with crinkled paper; sew four rows 
of fringe around the edge, make a paper cord for a heading, fill the space 
between the fringe and cushion with flowers, also put a bunch of flowers 
on the top of the cushion. 

We cannot close our brief mention without, alluding to the latest use of 
Tissue Paper in the imitation of colored glass. Designs carefully cut nut 
in colored tissue paper and pasted on a background of firmer material pro- 
duce admirable effects and have all the appearance of colored glass. 
Especially in the lights over hall doorways, or in the corner panes of stair 
case windows, decoration of this kind will be found capable of very judi- 
cious treatment and do a great deal to brighten up and beautify a home. 
And yet one word more — what a world of pleasure lies in tissue paper for 
the children! No nursery should be without it. An assortment of bright 
colors, and a pair of safe children's scissors, will produce such a " millen- 
nium " in the nursery world that no one who has tried it will ever consent 
to diminish the children's allowance of tissue paper — for, besides keeping 
them cuiiet, they are educating the eye, cultivating the taste, and develop- 
ing ingenuity at one and the same time. 

In this treatise we have aimed to suggest a few of the most popular de- 
signs and fancies, but, as in every application of this material to decorative 
purposes, there is endless opportunity for the exercise of the individual 
taste; and there is literally no limit to the variations which the fancy and 
ingenuity may suggest and carry out in this most charming method of 
beautifying the household and adding to the attractiveness and the aesthetic 
influences of the home and fireside. 



In order to introduce our Tissue Papers and Flower Materials 
we have made up an assortment of the best shades of Paper, 
Leaves, &c., which at retail prices amounts from 75 cents to $1.00. 
We will send the lot Post-paid on receipt of 50 cents. 

CONTENTS OF BOX. 

20 Sheets assorted Shades of Tissue Paper, 1 Yard of Rubber 
Stems, 6 Leaves, 6 Daisies, 2 Poppy Centres, 2 Rose Centres, 1 
Coil Wire, Envelope of Culots and Sprays. 1 Book of Directions 
how to make Paper Flowers, and Price List of Tissue Papers and 
Flower Papers. 

Stereoscopic Views. 

An Elegant assortment of Fine Views, 36 cents per dozen. 

If sent by Mail. 42 cents per dozen. 

Mew Haven Views a 

Original Views of Yale College, Churches on the Green, Old 

State House, East Rock, Lake Whitney, Chapel St., Savin 

Rock, West Haven Shore, etc., etc., etc. 

ONLY 10 CENTS EACH. FREE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF 

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Can foe elegantly decorated in Oil colors for Birthday, Easter, 

Christmas, Wooden Weddings, Dinner Cards, Menu Cards, or 
printed for Business and Visiting Cards. 11 sizes, viz.. No. 7-- 
l' 2 X2f inches, increasing rV inch width and fs in length each size 
to No. 15 — then in width only. 15A and 15B 4^X6 inches largest 
size. 

Price from 1 to 5 cts. each. Ltxrge discount by the lOO. 
Will Mail SAMPLE lot of 11 cards, one of each size, on re- 
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A self -filling Reservoir Pen, Patented April 15, 1884. 

It is made wholly of beautiful, durable Celluloid and Rub- 
ber. It is instantly and automatically filled, emptied and 
cleaned. It writes continuously THOUSANDS of 
words after one filling, or hundreds of words after one 
dipping ; or the reservoir pen and patent rubber filler may be 
removed, and any ordinary pen used. It is protected by pa- 
tents in the United States and Canada. The holders are taper- 
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simplest and cheapest Reservoir Pen known for school, office 
or home. 

DIRECTIONS FOB USE. 

Insert the Reservoir Pen so that the slide shall be close to folder and 

5S2HK8 ^fi^Sf iSStfiSSM ^K« 

too free, especially on resuming writing. Never remove or £ > Jie u le ru > 
her filler while ink is in tile holder, but press it to empty 01 clean the pen, a 
slight pressure increases the flow. 

Price, Complete, Only 25 cts. Five for $1.00 

jyExtra Reservoir Pens, 3c. Liberal discount to agents and the trade. 

THE CELLIIGBAPH CO., New Haven, Conn. 

Copyright, 1884. 

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As we handle these goods in large quantities, we can af- 
ford to retail them at wholesale prices, and have a ; large (as- 
sortment, with from 2 to 80 pictures on a sheet, which we ottti 
at the low price of 2 cents a sheet. 



AW manufacture a large line of Perfumed Sat in Sachets 
for Birthday. Easter, Christmas, New Year and \ alentim 
Gifts which' we sell at half the usual price. 

Those usually sold for 50 etm. we offerat • • ■ *» £**• 

'• - 75 els. to $1.00, we ofler at . »"***• 

Elegant Double-fringed Cards, only • ' IUU 

MT-Ia ordering, state which you wish— Birthday, Easter or 
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Xo. 1, Old Price 25 cts. Round Corners, Indexed, only 

" 2', A good 50-ct. Card, Linen 

■** 3, Do. 75-ct. " •' 



10 eta. 
35 cts. 
50 cl*. 



We have a large assortment of Elegant Cards, 
suitable for Day or Sunday School use, retailing for 
from 5 to 10 cents each. 

25 assorted sizes 75 cents. 

50 " " $1.00 

100 " « $1.50 

A large lot of Printed Reward Cards, ten in 
Envelope, for Day and Sunday School, retailing for 
from 5 to 75 cts. per pack. We will close them out 
for from 2 cts. to 25 cts. per pack. Much less than 
cost. 

FOR PAINTING STUDIES. 

A Beautiful line of Flower Cards, for Copies, 5 ets. eacli ; 
per doz. assorted 35 cents. 

SOMETHING NEW! 

Colored Transparent Cards, 25 for 10 cts. With name, 15 cents. 




My Photograph Cards deserve something more than a pass- 
ing notice. Send me a good photo or tin-type and I will 
return you copies, about the size of the annexed cut, mounted 
on tine Bevel Gold Edge Cards, with gilt ornament around 
picture and name, for only 50 cents per dozen. Photograph 
returned uninjured. Extra unmounted photos furnished at 
25 cts. per dozen. Very appropriate for Lockets, autograph 
albums, etc. I guarantee satisfaction on these goods. 

Silk Bow Cards are deservedly popular. The hows art* 
made from the hest quality of narrow silk ribbon and 
fastened on the turned down corner of a Bevel Gold Edge 
Card. A very neat and salable card. Price, 25 cts. per 
dozen, 25 for 45 cts., 50 for 70 cts., 100 for $1.20. 

HIDDEN NAME CARDS. 



Name covered with bouquet of Flowers, or hand 



holding bouquet 



25 cts. per doz. 



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pooket cutlery. 

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Jack knife, our own make, warranted, worth 40 cents, for. $0.35. 

Do. Two Blades, " " 75 " " 0.50. 

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TRANSFERRING DESIGNS. 

Why pay so much for stamping an inferior design bj the old process 
•or become disgusted by using an alleged improved system, when you can 
obtain a real work of art and perfect satisfaction tor 5 cents, and transfer 
the designs yourself ? Ha ving met and fought down all opposition to our 
new improved system of stamping, we now with the greatest confidence in- 
troduce what we claim, and all who have used our designs admit, to I»e the 
most beautiful, economic and cheapest system of transferring ever yet in- 
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cess easily transfer the most elaborate design, to any quality of fabric de- 
sired ' A. warm iron passed over the back of the design paper permanently 
transfers the pattern to any fabric brought in contact with it. without 
further care or skill than is expended in the laundering of a shirt, or not so 

much. . . 

For Tidies, Aprons, Foot-stools, Banner Screens. Cushions, brackets. 
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system of stamping or transferring ever known or invented, this we guar- 
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3.4 and 6 inch Strips, 3D inches long 5 cents. 

s. 10 and 12 io " 

7 and 10 inch Mats, in Sprays, Gn a ways. Horseshoes. &c ,"> 

12 and 14 inch " " " " " 1" ' 

Tea Sets, on Sheet*, 10 inches 5 

Handkerchief Wreaths, I on Sheel 10 " 

Birds " '■ 1" " 

Butterflies, 5 on Sheel W 

Do. 12 '• in " 

Sheet Mats, in Sprays. I on sheel 10 

Small Greenaways. t " 10 

Antimacassars 15 

Large Splashers 20 " 

Initials from 5 to ','> cents per dozen. 

| - "Will mail sample lot of 1500 square inches of assorted De- 
signs, on receipt of 50 cents. 

Any of the above free by Mail on receipt of Price. 



Japanese Napkins, 

OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. 

12X 10 lo eta. dozen • 

I6xie 2?> cts. 



:n~o:r i t:e£:ro:e > 3 s 



Prise List of Materials 

FOE MAKING 

TISSUE-PAPER FLOWERS. 



LKVVES. 

Rose, single and in tige <i. &. 3 leaves 

Stem), assorted sizes. 
Style No. I. In tige 1 c. each; perdoz.. 

- • '2 - 8 c. 

" 3 " :ie. " - '■ . 
" 4 single leaves 1 c. " 
Geranium, i c. each; per dozen. . 



$0.08 

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Ivy. 


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.OS 


Poppy, 

Pink, 


1 and - 
I e. 


ets 


ass'd. pel 


d 


ozen. 


.12 

.lit 


Autumn, 


l e. 




" 




■■ 


.11) 


Daisyi 
Smiiax, 


1 e. 
1 c. 
per ya 


■d 


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.in 
.10 
.20 


Ivy, 










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.20 



unci:. 

Bach. 
Green Cotton, Covered, in coils, . son;, 

Plain Wire " " " . .05 

Rubber Tubing for Stems, per yard, . .03 
Envelope of 6 Culots with Sprays . .05 

Natl Moss for Roses, 12 Sprays in Env., .05 

FLOWER CENTRES. 
Daisy , 2 for 1 cent. ; per dozen., .04 

Poppy, part natural, 2 cents : per dozen , .15 
Rose. 2 •• " ■• . .15 

Poppy Puds, 2 " " " . .15 

Stamens, per Bunch, 05 

MOSS. 
Large Package, for Baskets . . . .25 

DAISIES. 
Made up, 1 cent; per dozen . . . .08 

Bpf All orders amounting to 5 cents or over for articles adver- 
tised in this book, sent Free by Mail on receipt of price. 

Address, NORTHROP, THE ART DEALER, New Haven, Conn. 

HOW TO SEND MONEY. 

For amounts smaller than one dollar, please send one or two-cent' stamps. 1 prefer" 
hank bills in a registered letter, for larger amounts. It Money < Irders or Postal Notes an 
sent, have them drawn on New Haven, Conn. I cannot use Canadian postage stamps 01 
money. No matter how often you write, always give your full address. Town, County and 
State. Remember that it is very unsafe to send silver or hank bills in an ordinary (unreg- 
istered) letter. Sueii letters are frequently stolen, or the contents abstracted by dishonest 
persons who then forward the letter to destination, minus t he < -ash. It- costs but three cents 
to obtain a Postal Note. These are issued for any amount nol exceedingFive Dollars. Tin- 
charge for registering letters or packages is ten cents each. Money orders for sums nol 
exceedingTen Dollars are issued at a cost of eight cents eachi Letters- of inquiry, to secure- 
attention, should enclose two cent stamp for reply. 



DRIVE WHIST. 

What it is, and how to play it,— a book of 
28 pages for 15 cents. 

Score Cards, 15 and 35 cents per dozen. 
With Silk Cords and Pencils, 50 cents per dozen extra; 



iters, Colored Stars with 24-page bonk of 



. 75 cents. 



LB N '04 



